Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?

About this episode

Steven Rinella interviews paleontologist Steve Brusatte about the evolutionary connection between birds and dinosaurs.

Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author, Steve Brusatte . Topics discussed: The Story of Birds is out now!; Steve's other best selling books on  The Rise and Reign of Mammals and The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs ; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds survive; and more.   Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  Twitter MeatEater on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter , and  YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Steven Rinella

Guest: Steve Brusatte

Topics covered

• birds
• dinosaurs
• paleontology
• evolution
• fossilization
• survival adaptations

Keywords

• birds
• dinosaurs
• paleontology
• Steve Brusatte
• fossils
• evolution
• survival

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Story of Birds, The Rise and Reign of Mammals, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

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